photo op

noun

Examples of photo op in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, the giant atrium features pre- and post-show activities like audience participation photo ops and a replica Emerald City. Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 This will likely also be a photo op for the press, eager to catch a glimpse of the future king on his first day of school. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 June 2026 But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 In addition to the soccer action, there will be food trucks, face painting, inflatables, games, photo ops and more. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo op

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo op was in 1981

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“Photo op.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20op. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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